Aldo M Leiva

Aldo M Leiva

November 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Second Circuit Ruling Expands VPPA Scope: What Organizations Need to Know

Although organizations have grappled with VPPA claims for several years, this decision is another red flag to organizations to take immediate steps and ensure compliance with privacy laws to mitigate the risks of VPPA claims.

By Aldo M. Leiva and Alexander Koskey

6 minute read

January 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

FTC Publishes Long-Awaited Proposed Updates to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

The FTC has published several proposed and significant changes to COPPA that, if ultimately approved, will require regulated companies that direct online services to children under the age of 13 (or have actual knowledge that they are collecting personal information from a child under 13 years of age) to implement significant changes to their business operations.

By Aldo M. Leiva

4 minute read

April 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Privacy and Cybersecurity Standards for NEVI Funded EV Charging Station Projects

As the adoption of EVs continue to increase and infrastructure is developed, both federal and state regulators are emphasizing the importance of prioritizing consumer privacy and security.

By L. Hannah Ji-Otto, Stefan R. Kostas and Aldo M. Leiva

10 minute read

March 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

VPPA Claims Are on the Rise—Latest Trend in Consumer Privacy Class Action Litigation

This article provides an overview of the VPPA and best practices for your company to mitigate potential risks.

By Aldo M. Leiva and Alexander F. Koskey

5 minute read

December 09, 2021 | Daily Business Review

New Florida Genetic Privacy Law Imposes Criminal Penalties

In adopting this tougher stance on genetic privacy protections, Florida joins other states with similar laws, including Utah, Arizona and California, which also focus on the privacy practices of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies.

By Aldo M. Leiva

4 minute read

April 02, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Department of Justice, States, SEC Pursue COVID-19 Enforcement Actions

A Baker Donelson government enforcement group looks at the building effort targeting COVID-19 scams and virus-related crimes.

By Mark P. Schnapp, Matthew S. Chester, Michael E. Clark, Aldo M. Leiva and Joe D. Whitley

7 minute read

August 07, 2019 | Daily Business Review

No Expectation of Privacy for Employee's Flash Drive Attached to Work Computer

Can an employee bring a claim against an employer if the employer bases an employment-related decision on information obtained from a personal data storage device?

By Aldo M. Leiva and Jonathan Hancock

4 minute read